CITC 2355 Network Attacks

3 Credit Hour(s)

Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Explores network security concepts from the viewpoint of hackers and their attack methodologies. Includes topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage.

Learning Outcomes:

explain the professional hacker’s methodology for attacking a network
explain the script kiddie’s methodology for attacking network
explain network security vulnerabilities
explain hackers, hacker techniques, tools and methodologies
describe hacker motivation

Prerequisite(s): CITC 2326
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.